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The Transportation Security Administration is pushing back its policy change on small knives. The policy change was scheduled to go into effect this week but will be postponed. "This timing will enable TSA to incorporate the feedback about the changes to the Prohibited Items List and continue workforce training," the TSA said in a statement.

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The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would require Transportation Security Administration officials to consult with the body's Aviation Security Advisory Committee before allowing on board any items that are currently forbidden. Three years ago, the TSA announced it would allow passengers to carry pocket knives. The rule was rescinded after flight attendants, air marshals and pilots objected.

Lawmakers are pleased that the Transportation Security Administration is delaying a policy change that would allow some small knives on planes. "This delay acknowledges that permitting knives on planes is a bad idea; now the TSA should go the rest of the way and end this flawed policy altogether," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who introduced legislation to reverse the decision to let knives on planes.

A group of senators is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to drop the ban on personal electronic devices for passengers on commercial flights. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said the rule is "a great example of a rule that needs to go away."

A Travel Leaders Group survey found that nearly 80% of Americans are not in favor of in-flight cell phone use. The survey also found that 73% of Americans do not want pocket knives to be allowed on flights.

The Transportation Security Administration is moving forward with a policy change on 25 April that will allow passengers to carry small folding knives. TSA administrator John Pistole has not changed his mind on the policy despite opposition from flight attendants.